Hi everyone! The usual disclaimer: I don't own, but love to borrow for fun and I am having SO much fun!

Italics are human thoughts, pet's speech. Enjoy!

Maura wakes up on Thursday morning and stretches out her arm. That's right, Jane decided to spend the night at her own place last night. I miss her next to me. I wish she would move in with me, but Jane is old fashioned. I know we've only been "dating" for three weeks, but we've known each other for three years! I won't rush her.

Maura clears her throat.

She walks to the kitchen to give Bass a plateful of lettuce and clears her throat again.

"The fire must have dried out my throat, Bass. Let's see what a nice, steamy shower can do for me."

Bass rolls his eyes to look at Maura as he continues to munch on the lettuce.

Hate to tell you, Mom. Your eyes look a little glassy. I think you may be getting sick.

Maura enters her shower and let's the steam surround her. Her mind multitasks as she washes:

What can I do for my date with Jane. I want to make it as unique as she is.

With the Arctic Freeze, murder has been down, I don't have any bodies to autopsy. I can catch up on my paperwork.

Remember to pick up more strawberries for Bass, beer for Jane for the weekend.

I'll have to search for the new spring line in clothes and shoes soon.

Maura is now drying herself and rubs the lotion that is scented with the perfume that Jane likes best.

As she dresses, she notices her phone blinking a message light.

Jane: Frost called. We're going in early to search the premises of a suspect that works 3rd shift. Meet you at work.

Maura quickly types a reply.

Maura: Be safe!

Jane: Always. Will miss the ride in with you.

Maura: Me also. I will see you shortly. Did you eat breakfast?

Jane: No time.

Maura makes her way down to the kitchen and puts water on for tea. "Well, Bass, since Jane isn't coming over this morning, I believe I will bring tea to work." Maura pulls out a bowl of fruit and scoops portions into two containers, pulls out the salad she made last night, and finally goes to her bread box and pulls out two muffins. She nods her head, she has breakfast and lunch for herself and a breakfast/snack for whenever Jane get's back from her search.

The teapot whistles and Maura clears her throat without even realizing it.

Bass looks at her sadly.

Maura packs everything in her bag and pats the tortoise. "You be a good boy, Bass. Guard the house!"

I got it covered, Mom! Anyone comes in here and I'll trip them or maybe bite their ankles!

Maura arrives at work and takes the elevator up to Jane's floor. No one are at their desks, everyone is out on various cases. Maura slips her goodies into Jane's drawer. She takes out her phone to let Jane know to look.

Maura: Jane, I left breakfast for you in your top right hand drawer of your desk.

Jane: Thank's Maur! You really are the best! We've arrested the scumbag, excuse me, the potential scumbag and will be there in a little while.

Maura: Stop down when you can ;)

Jane: How can I turn down such an invitation? :)

Maura smiles as she heads down to her domain. She hears a sneeze coming from the other side of the bullpen and frowns. She is tempted to go reprimand Detective Crowe for coming to work again and spreading his germs, but know it would be to no avail.

A couple hours later, Jane find Maura down in her office at her computer.

"Any good shoes?"

Maura turns with a smile. "As a matter of fact, Detective, Christian Louboutin is having a sneak peak of his spring line."

"Ooo la la, Maur. Thanks for the muffin and fruit, that'll hold me over as I question our suspect. Frost is getting him settled in the interrogation room."

Jane leans over Maura to look at the computer screen. She catches a a subtle whiff of Maura's scent and nuzzles into Maura's neck. "Mmmm. Doctor, you are quite distracting."

"Thank you, Detective."

Jane chuckles low. "We'll continue this later?"

"Most definitely."

"Ok, I have to go question a bad guy."

Maura nods. "Go get answers, Jane."

Jane offers a salute as she heads out the door.

The day progresses. Maura gets a quick text from Jane stating she wouldn't be down for lunch, the suspect was being difficult. Maura begins to notice that the dry feeling in her throat was back and it was getting mildly annoying. Later in the afternoon, she developed a sniffle. A sniffle! Her thoughts go to Crowe. If I am getting sick, I am 90% sure he is the cause.

Maura hears the chime of her text alert.

Jane: Suspect confessed. Gave up a partner. Heading out to find him. Will be a late night. Sorry! I'll stay at my place so I don't disturb your sleep. Miss you!

Maura: Please be safe! Don't worry, I miss you also. Text me when you get home. Please.

Jane: I will. I promise

Maura finishes up her paperwork and heads home. She stops at the store to pick up the few items she thought of this morning and some honey to add to her tea. She spends a quiet evening sipping her tea and catching up on her medical journals in bed after dinner. Her phone is charging near her bed, close at hand for a text from Jane. She begins to doze. 11:17 her phone chimes and Maura is instantly awake.

Jane: Home, finally. Found, arrested and got confession from the partner. Did you have a good day?

Maura: Quiet day. I finished quite a bit of my paperwork.

Jane: I'll pick you up tomorrow?

Maura: Tomorrow is questionable, Jane. I believe I have the common cold.

Maura's phone rings, starting her.

"Dr. Isles"

"That stupid, bastard Crowe!"

"Language, Jane!"

"Well, he is Maura. He sneezed on us and now you're sick? How do you feel?"

"I'm at the beginning stages of irritable throat, sneezing and runny nose. This is the most contagious time, so it would be best if I stayed home tomorrow and not spread any germs."

"Maura, I want you to stay home so you will FEEL better sooner! What can I bring you tomorrow night?"

"Jane, I don't want you to expose yourself!"

"Maura, do you realize what I am exposed to on a daily basis? Don't worry about me. I'll call or text you to see what you want for dinner. OK?"

"All right, Jane. Thank you."

"That's more like it. Do you need anything tonight? Do you want me over there?"

"No, Jane, I'm fine for tonight. You've had a long day and I bet you are in bed. I don't want you driving when you are over tired."

"You know I would. For you."

"I know."

"Ok. Well, go to sleep and text me when you wake up and let me know how you feel. Good night, Maura." I love you.

"Good night, Jane" I love you.

Jane gets into work early. She hopes the earlier she gets in, she can finish her paperwork and leave earlier to go over to Maura's. She looks over to Crowe's desk and sees that its empty.

"Where's Dick-tective Crowe?"

Frost raises his eyebrows. "Wow, that's more hostility than usual, even for you, Jane."

"Well, the jerk sneezed all over me and Maura the other day and now she's out sick."

Korsak nods. "He called out today."

"Finally? Too bad, I would've helped him wipe his nose. With my fist."

Korsak and Frost chuckle.

The day passes slowly for Jane. She misses not going down to visit Maura or to hear Maura's heels clicking on the floor announcing her presence. Maura had sent several texts giving Jane updates as how she was feeling. Now that it was time to leave, Jane fires off one more text to Maura.

Jane: What would you like for dinner?

Maura: I don't seem to have much taste with the nose throwing off my taste receptors.

Jane: I understand, but you do have to eat.

Pause

Maura: Let's try pizza. Maybe the spices of the pizza will get through

Jane: Pizza it is. I'll see you in an hour.

Jane leaves work to run her errands. She wants to stop at a store to pick up some items for the weekend before she calls for the pizza. An hour later, she is walking through Maura's door with her arms filled with two bags and a pizza. Thank goodness for recyclable bags, I can just loop the handles over my arm.

"Maur?" Maura come from the living room dressed in yoga pants and Jane's BPD sweatshirt. Her hair and make-up are perfect, but her eyes look a little glassy and her nose is a little pink. She is the most adorable woman Jane has ever seen. Jane puts down the bags and pizza and goes over to pull Maura into a loving hug.

"How are you feeling?"

"My throat is feeling better, my nose is stuffy and I'm sneezing, but I don't have a fever, so I have a cold and not the flu. I hope you don't mind me borrowing your sweatshirt. It smelled of you and made me feel comfortable."

"Maura, I love when you wear my clothes. You look so cute right now."

"Please, Jane! Look at my nose!"

"I know, my little Rudolph! Come look what I brought. Orange juice, antibacterial tissues WITH aloe for that poor nose, a Wonder Woman comic book, crossword puzzle book, Disney Princess coloring book, crayons and the fixings for homemade chicken noodle soup for tomorrow!" Jane looks up with a very proud look on her face.

Maura laughs at everything spread out on the kitchen island. "Jane, I don't know what to say to all this. Comic book and coloring book with crayons? Thank you."

"Didn't you get this when you were sick as a child, Maura?" Jane is getting plates down for their pizza.

"No. When I was sick, I would rest in bed if needed, but I would be reading my text books."

"No, no, no. All work is put away for this weekend. Your brain cells might be stuffy also. We're going to sit back on the couch, watch whatever you want to watch and color and do crossword puzzle and read about the new adventures of Wonder Woman."

Maura laughs as Jane takes charge of her care. They settle on the couch with their pizzas, Jane's beer and Maura's tea. "What would you like to watch?"

"I was thinking, 'Mama Mia'." Maura waits for Jane to complain and raises an eyebrow.

"What? That's fine with me. I mean, seriously, who doesn't love ABBA?"

They finish their dinner and are about to start the movie. Jane leans back into the corner of the couch and puts one leg on the floor. "Maura, c'mere." Jane pats her chest.

"Oh, no, Jane. I don't want to get too close and expose you than you are already exposed to my germs."

Jane puffs out air. "Oh, please. Do you know how many nasty body fluids I am exposed to whenever we bring someone in? I am not afraid of your germs, now come over and get comfortable. I want you in my arms."

Maura smiles and snuggles into Jane and throws a blanket over their legs. She presses play...

'I have a dream
A song to sing
To help me cope
With anything...'

I hope this puts a smile to your face. I believe I explained to one person, I really see this as a feel good, fluffish story. A story to bring a smile to you, make you go 'awww' and some sex to spice things up. Warm fuzzies and cold showers, right? ;)

Thank you. Really. I love the reviews. I really love answering your PMs, and I do answer them. You are so wonderful!

Hugs!